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Vietnam retain top men's football ranking in Southeast Asia

The Vietnamese men's football team maintained their 95th position in FIFA’s latest rankings and number 1 place in Southeast Asia.

Two U23 football teams to be set up for different missions

The Vietnam Football Federation (VFF) has announced its decision to establish two U23 national teams for different missions.

Vietnam secures 95th place in FIFA ranking​

Vietnamese men football secured the 95th place in FIFA’s latest rankings and No.1 in Southeast Asia after its wins over Hong Kong (China) and Syria in friendly matches in June.

18 Vietnamese VAR referees pass FIFA test

All 18 referees and assistant referees who attended a video assistant referee (VAR) technology training course have been confirmed as meeting FIFA's VAR refereeing standards.

VAR to be piloted at National Football Cup Finals

The Vietnam Football Federation (VFF) and the Vietnam Professional Football Joint Stock Company (VPF) are actively implementing plans to trial video assistant referee (VAR) technology in several games during the end of the 2022 to 2023 season.

Local referees practise VAR technology in unofficial match

Eighteen referees and assistant referees had a practice session in FIFA’s video assistant referee (VAR) technology in an unofficial match on June 14 in Hanoi, as part of a training course from June 8-18.

Coach Tuan names 24-member Vietnam squad for AFC U17 Asian Cup finals

Head coach of the Vietnam U17 national team Hoang Anh Tuan has announced a 24-man squad ahead of the upcoming 2023 AFC U17 Asian Cup finals which are scheduled to take place in Thailand from June 15 to July 2.

Vietnamese midfielder worth watching at AFC U17 Asian Cup finals

Vietnamese midfielder Nguyen Cong Phuong has been named among the key players to watch during the upcoming 2023 AFC U17 Asian Cup final round by the Asian Football Confederation (AFC).

VFF announces new technical director

The Vietnam Football Federation (VFF) held a ceremony on June 1 to announce its new technical director Koshida Takeshi.

Vietnam to defend regional U23 crown in August

Vietnam are in Group C at the 2023 ASEAN Football Federation (AFF) U23 Football Championship.

SEA Games 32: U22 Vietnam win bronze after persuasive victory over U22 Myanmar

U22 Vietnam beat U22 Myanmar 3-1 on May 16, bringing home bronze in the men’s football at the 32nd SEA Games in Phnom Penh, Cambodia.

VFF, Qatar sign deal to promote football development

The Vietnam Football Federation (VFF) and the Qatar Football Association (QFA) have come together to sign a memorandum of understanding (MoU) relating to developing national football, including giving priority to youth football.

SEA Games 32: U22 Vietnam stun U22 Singapore 3-1

U22 Vietnam jumped to the top of Group B after thrashing U22 Singapore 3-1 in their second group match in Cambodia on May 3 afternoon.

Vietnam defeat Laos 2-0 in SEA Games 32 opener

Defending champions Vietnam began their SEA Games 32 campaign in Cambodia with a 2-0 victory over underdogs Laos at Prince stadium on April 30 evening.

Troussier names 31 players in U22 squad ahead of SEA Games

Head coach Philippe Troussier named a squad of 31 players for the Vietnam U22 national team on April 13 for the upcoming 32nd Southeast Asian Games (SEA Games 32).

FIFA provides financial support to help Vietnamese football

According to FIFA’s official website, the Vietnamese centre is the latest in a series of FIFA Forward projects aimed at improving the Southeast Asian country’s football infrastructure and facilities.

FIFA’s financial support boosts Vietnamese football

The Vietnam Youth Football Training Centre has been upgraded after receiving huge financial support from the world’s football governing body FIFA.

Vietnam affirms target of SEA Games gold

Vietnam seeks to win a gold medal at the 32nd SEA Games while head coach Philippe Troussier said his team will be ready after the men's football draw was held on April 5 in Phnom Penh, Cambodia.

Vietnam up one place on March FIFA world rankings

Vietnam moved one place to rank 95th globally on the FIFA men’s world rankings for March.

Doha Cup 2023: Vietnam's U23 football team return home with "empty hand"

Vietnam’s U23 team left Doha Cup 2023 with an "empty hand" after a close loss to their Kyrgyz rivals on March 29 (Vietnam time).